Beefing up frame around steering box

[mnido]

Anyone have photos of how you may have beefed up your frame around the steering box connection ? I have a PSC rebuilt stock box and want to beef the frame up if you feel it is necessary. Thanks

 

[DrLathrop]

Order a frame support plate from BC Broncos & weld it in place. The sleeves included will keep the frame from distorting under load. You will need a metal rod & BFH to knock out the factory bolt supports but they come out pretty easily with some persuasion. I had a local metal shop copy the plate & I welded it to the inner frame area also for added protection. I would imagine you could also plate the top & bottom of the frame for overkill but I would only do that if you are running a full-hydro steering setup with giant tires.

 

[beaux312]

this is what I did to the inside with 3x4x1/4 angle on the outside I made a plate out of 3/8"

 

[mnido]

this is what I did to the inside with 3x4x1/4 angle on the outside I made a plate out of 3/8"

Nice !!!

 

[Pedestrian]

I also recommend the BC Broncos reinforcement plate, excellent quality and fit perfect.

 

[u10072]

First pic is the outside
Second pic is the inner frame
Sleeves in between--

 

[motoman]

Went beefy on both sides.... inset one of the nuts to clear the radiator supports...

 

[Monster Mike]

Also check out anthony's steering box girdle at stonecrushersteering.com

I like how easy it is to install & it provides support to the entire box & frame

 

[gravy]

x3 on the BC kit

 

[bknbronco]

The BC kit is what i duplicated. I had my plates cut on a lazer and got the DOM tubing. I got about 15 bucks into mine, and that includes a second set of plates and DOM! In the first pic you can see where i cut and bent in the cross member so in the future i dont have bolt clearence issues if i go with a diff steering box. Also when i went to add my hoops i ran short of material and had to add a chunk. The second set of plates i made i added 3" of material to the outside plate. If you have access to a water jet or lazer i could get you the cad file probably.

 

[68 Broncoholic]

After tearing the box off the frame I added 3/8" plate and welded it to the outside frame rail and its held up well. And its not in the stock location.

 

[mnido]

Thanks for your help, got mine done. Thanks